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CYSTINURIA

Cystinuria is an inherited autosomal recessive disease that is characterized by high concentrations of the amino acid cystine in the urine, leading to the formation of cystine stones in the kidneys, ureter, and bladder. Symptoms typically first occur in young adults in their 20s and 30s. The symptoms may include:
• blood in the urine
• severe pain in the side or the back, almost always on one side
• nausea and vomiting
• pain near the groin, pelvis, or abdomen

HOW IS CYSTINURIA DIAGNOSED?

The diagnosis involves an episode of kidney stones and testing the stones helps in detecting that they are made of cysteine. Tests that may be done to detect stones and diagnose this condition include:
• 24-hour urine collection
• Abdominal CT scan, MRI, or ultrasound
• Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
• Urinalysis

HOW IS CYSTINURIA TREATED?

The two most common kinds of treatments used here include D-Penicillamine and alpha-mercaptopropionylglycine medicines that are effective but have side effects. In case where the disease seems more complicated Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or Percutaneous nephrostolithotomy can be conducted.

DID YOU KNOW?

If not treated properly, Cystinuria can be extremely painful and may lead to serious complications. These complications include:
• kidney or bladder damage from a stone
• urinary tract infections
• kidney infections
• ureteral obstruction, a blockage of the ureter, the tube that drains urine from the kidneys to the bladder